From boulevards of broken crystal to the bombing of
Hiroshima, the history of World War Two remains vividly emblazoned on the
American imagination. However, stories
of American heroism abroad often overshadow the incredible efforts of soldiers
and civilians on the home front and conceal the profound effects of the war on
American domestic life.

The Texas Historical Commission’s mobile tour World War Two on the Texas Home Front explores
the legacy of the war effort in Texas. From Navy shipbuilding yards and Army
airfields to POW camps and enemy internment facilities, this tour guides
travelers to the real places that tell the real stories of Texan contributions
to the 20th century’s greatest conflict.